MUSICAL DIRECTOR / CHOIR LEADER & Pianist
Matt has been a musical director and choir leader for over 25 years. He works in the Classical Choral tradition, Musical Theatre, and Popular Choir genres. Below are a few videos of these different styles!
Matt has conducted Vivaldi's Gloria in Virtual Venice, and the real Venice in 2021. On line he has conducted the John Rutter Gloria, Mozart Requiem, Brahms Requiem, and Durufle Requiem.
Matt is very familiar with Musical Theatre shows and has conducted over 50 shows with chorus and bands - Sweeney Todd, Crazy for You, Carousel, and Sister Act to name a few.
As well as conducting Musicals and Classical music, Matt loves to pull together "pop up" choirs in pubs, restaurants, cafes, hill tops, stations and football stadiums!
Matt has conducted Vivaldi's Gloria in Virtual Venice, and the real Venice in 2021. On line he has conducted the John Rutter Gloria, Mozart Requiem, Brahms Requiem, and Durufle Requiem.
Matt is very familiar with Musical Theatre shows and has conducted over 50 shows with chorus and bands - Sweeney Todd, Crazy for You, Carousel, and Sister Act to name a few.
As well as conducting Musicals and Classical music, Matt loves to pull together "pop up" choirs in pubs, restaurants, cafes, hill tops, stations and football stadiums!
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Pianist
Matthew plays jazz, classical and show music. He is an excellent accompanist and sight reader. He also play jazz piano in a duo with his wife, performing at Weddings, parties and restaurants in the region and occasionally sings and accompanies himself. He is currently teaching piano to private pupils at home and at Prior Park College.
He played with GBH Big Band for 10 years in venues such as the Pavilion, Wiltshire Music Centre and at lots of wedding and corporate gigs.
He played with GBH Big Band for 10 years in venues such as the Pavilion, Wiltshire Music Centre and at lots of wedding and corporate gigs.
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PIANO DEMONSTRATION
A demonstration of Piano Music on a lovely Piano in a theatre in Somerset. This video was used when I was a piano demonstrator for Yamaha. It demonstrates some of the wonderful colours and textures that can be made on the Bluthner piano (plus a few extra keys hidden under a flap!) |
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WAITING 1
Matt loves to improvise on the piano - particularly when he is waiting for students. This improvisation was recorded, and then has been scored out - so you can download and play it! 
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WAITING 2
This recording was made a few minutes after coming up with main idea. I love the way the ostinato goes throughout while the harmonies adjust around the outside giving different views. |
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FLOWING FIRE
The composition is in Ternary form and has some tricky moments! Sheet music can be purchased from: www.sheetmusicdirect.com/se/ID_No/1503860/Product.aspx |
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WHEN DOES SUMMER END?
This started as a piano improvisation, but then I added orchestral sounds at home. |
An improvisation at the piano (with added backing using Logic Pro)